The average train between Royston and Sleaford takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Royston to Sleaford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Royston and Sleaford. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Royston is at 7:16 PM which arrives into Sleaford at 9:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Hitchin and take an average of 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Royston to Sleaford. However, there are services departing from Royston station and arriving at Sleaford station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Royston to Sleaford train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Hitchin station.
Royston to Sleaford train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Sleaford station.
Book your Royston to Sleaford train tickets online with Thameslink, East Midlands Railways and Great Northern.
The distance between Royston and Sleaford is 108.8 km. The road distance is 149 km.
You can take a train from Royston to Sleaford via Hitchin and Peterborough in around 2h 59m.